STEAM Saturdays

Beginning again in January 2026, one Saturday of each month, we are inviting community members to present programs or projects in their fields of study. These programs or projects should be family-friendly (though they may focus on a specific age range) and should focus on either science or art.

STEAM Saturdays are from 10:00-12:00 at Kaleidoscope Hancock (417 Quincy) and include simultaneous art and science programs in our Indigo classroom. Families may move freely between the activities. 

Kaleidoscope staff are available to assist, and provide supplemental and complementary activities so that all family members can be engaged in age-appropriate projects.

This event is free to anyone in the community, with optional donations to Kaleidoscope. 

2026 STEAM Saturday Dates:

  • January 31
  • February 21
  • March 21
  • April 25
  • Further Dates TBD

2026 STEAM Saturdays are supported by a grant from the Keweenaw Community Foundation.

February 2026 STEAM

February 21, 2026

Multimedia Collage

Come and explore texture, color, and imagination while creating a winter-themed multimedia collage.

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Catherine Hiltunen is the owner of Magic Kiln Studio in Hancock. Before opening the Magic Kiln, Catherine was an elementary school teacher in Texas. She has worked in the community for over 8 years providing a place where families can be creative. She has also coordinated with Great Explorations after school, summer programs to bring art projects to the schools, and has offered workshops and art classes through her studio.

Paper Airplane Workshop

We will be building custom airplanes, parachutes, and balloon rocket zip lines made from a variety of materials and throwing them from the 4th floor of the HCH building.

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Zack Osborn has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He’s spent time working at biotech companies and with the Center for Sustainable Science and Planning at UCSD, where he also ran a farm and garden program (both at the University and at Elementary schools across San Diego). 

If you would like to apply to provide progamming in your area of expertise, please fill out this form. 

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